A new pilot delivery model for flood relief schemes in Letterkenny and Donegal Town is to be rolled out.
The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan announced that the flood relief schemes in the two towns are now commencing with funding also provided for three additional engineering and project management staff for Donegal County Council.
Other flood relief schemes planned for Donegal include Carndonagh, Dunfanaghy, Killybegs and Rathmullan while the OPW is also exploring the viability of schemes for Bunbeg/Derrybeg, Convoy and Moville.
Minister O’Donovan says the works will protect communities in the years ahead:
